NFL Running Back
and His Mom Team Up
to Take on MG

Dexter Williams, a running back for the Green Bay Packers, and his mother, Cheryl, tackle myasthenia gravis.†

Dexter’s custom designed cleats, for the NFL’s My Cause My Cleats campaign, highlight MG and our new docuseries, A Mystery to Me.

LATEST

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Stressing About the Holidays? Plan Ahead and Enjoy

Although holiday gatherings may look different this year, planning ahead to try to limit seasonal stress is still important for people with MG.

7 MIN READ

EATING & MG

MG-Friendly Holiday Recipes & Ingredient Swaps

See some tricks and substitutions aimed at making holiday meals more myasthenia gravis friendly.

3 MIN READ

One relentless illness. Three unstoppable people.

A Mystery to Me

A Myasthenia Gravis Docuseries

WATCH THE FILMS

FEATURED

DISEASE & TREATMENT

Crisis 411: What You Need to Know about Myasthenic Crisis

5 MIN READ

DISEASE & TREATMENT

Tips to Help You Cope When You’re Newly Diagnosed

Getting diagnosed is a first step. Learn what you can do to help prepare for the future.

5 MIN READ

NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE

Flu Season Tips

4 MIN READ

ABOUT MG

DISEASE & TREATMENT

What is Myasthenia Gravis, and Why Does It Happen?

4 MIN READ

DISEASE & TREATMENT

Been Living with MG for Some Time?

7 MIN READ

DISEASE & TREATMENT

Living with MG and Other Conditions

People living with MG often have to deal with other conditions too. It can get tricky.

5 MIN READ

DISEASE & TREATMENT

The Importance of Setting Your Personal MG Treatment Goals

Having a goal helps you take small, realistic steps and track progress. Here’s how to set yours.

5 MIN READ

OUR MISSION

MG RAISES QUESTIONS.
LOTS OF THEM.

MG United began as a conversation with people in the MG community. This is what we heard. And it’s why we’re here.

LIFE WITH MG

EMOTIONAL SUPPORT

Stressing About the Holidays? Plan Ahead and Enjoy

Although holiday gatherings may look different this year, planning ahead to try to limit seasonal stress is still important for people with MG.

7 MIN READ

NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE

11 Tips to Help Prepare for Your Telemedicine Visit

5 MIN READ

EATING & MG

Savory Soul Food Casserole

Get real cozy with this fall flavored, layered dish—with collard greens, parsnips and sweet potatoes.

4 MIN READ

SYMPTOM TRACKING

See If You Can Help Researchers by Sharing Your MG Journey

Get the 411 on what the scientific community thinks about this much-discussed approach to eating.

3 MIN READ

If you have MG, you have a story to tell.

Every person living with MG has a story that may help others in similar situations. We’d like to hear yours.

REAL STORIES

REAL STORIES

NFL Running Back and His Mom Team Up to Take on MG†

Dexter Williams, a running back for the Green Bay Packers, and his mother, Cheryl, tackle myasthenia gravis.

7 MIN READ

REAL STORIES

Kait Masters: Setting and Readjusting Life Goals with MG*

Early-onset myasthenia gravis hasn’t stopped Kait Masters, who’s now an artist, businesswoman and mom.

9 MIN READ

REAL STORIES

Chris Givens Dives into His Life with MG*

5 MIN READ

REAL STORIES

The Four Words That Changed My Life*

6 MIN READ

REAL STORIES

Victor and Iris Yipp Find Hope in MG*

This couple faced Victor’s MG diagnosis together and found hope in his remission.

6 MIN READ

SEE HOW MG RESEARCH IS PUSHING FORWARD. (WE HAVE AN APP FOR THAT.)

MyRealWorld™ MG research study participants may contribute to research firsthand by recording information related to their MG diagnoses and management over a two-year period.

THINGS TO DO

Art brings us together. Join us by sharing your story, expressed with shoe art.

4 MIN READ

My MG Sole Fights Coronavirus Blues with Kicky Art

This just-launched community art project lets us join together while staying apart.

4 MIN READ

MG Illuminate Shines a National Spotlight on MG Awareness

This virtual event kicked off MG Awareness Month with an inspiring night of sessions, surprises and coast-to-coast landmark lightings.

3 MIN READ

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